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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.13, 11,011.81 and 2,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.13, 11,011.81 and 2,723.13 is: 4,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.13 : 11,011.81 = 2,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.13/11,011.81 = 2,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.13x = 11,011.81 × 2,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.13x = 29,986,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986,590.17/7,340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.29

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